Pears are a fruit that does not ripen very well on trees. To get the perfect pear, take it off the branch and let it
Awesome Tips for General Food Preservation and Storage
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There is nothing better than discovering a big sale at the grocery store or harvesting food from your garden. But, how can you make fresh produce last longer? While we often consider the refrigerator as the best place to store food with its cold temperature, there are many other ways to keep fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, and other foods from spoiling. Our preservation and storage tips and information offer many ways to store food in the fridge, freezer, pantry, and root cellar or basement.
If you’ve ever considered canning but think it’s a complex job, think again. It’s easy to preserve food in jars for long-term storage. Learn what equipment you need, how to sterilize it, which foods are safe for the storage process, and the difference between water bath canning and pressure canning. Dehydration and freezing are also great forms of preservation and storage. Explore ways to prepare food items for the freezer and how to use your oven or food dehydrator to dry everything from veggies and fruits to meat and herbs. Browse a range of pickling recipes for short and long term storage.
Water Bath Canning
Are you new to canning? If so, then you might wonder what is water bath canning. Water bath canning is the easiest method newbies can
Canning Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is a traditional German dish, that means “sour cabbage.” Aptly named, this tangy-flavored fare is the perfect stepping stone for beginners who are curious
Freeze Dried Fruit
Dried fruit often receives the stigma of being fattening or unhealthy due to a higher concentration of sugar content and a reduction in nutrients. However,
How to Freeze Blueberries
Whether it’s from an extremely productive bush, a good find at your local farmers market or a friend decided to share their harvest; sometimes you
Canning Supplies
I know the importance of being prepared for canning season! To can your produce effectively and frugally, start with gathering Mason jars, preferably with wide
Canning Pickles
When summertime is here, cucumbers are available at every farmers’ market and all grocery stores. Their crisp and fresh flavor is unmistakable and adds a
How to Sterilize Canning Lids
Everyone knows that canning jars and lids are far from sterile coming out of the box. One question when it comes to canning is how
How to Sterilize Canning Jars
When we have a bountiful garden harvest or go apple or berry picking, we often find ourselves with far too much food. That’s why canning